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Alpharetta, Milton Football Players Head to Grady for the Georgia Junior Bowl

The all star game for rising seniors is held to improve recruitment chances for the students.

Five high school football players will take the field today for the Georgia Junior Bowl, touted by its organizers as the first all-star football game of its kind showcasing the top high school football players in the state of Georgia.

Kick off will be at 7 p.m. today at Stadium. The game will be televised live on ESPN3.

Two of the players are from and three are from .

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The North Fulton-Forsyth Chamber Bowl that was played earlier this month had a similar mission, but with a smaller area to draw players.

The purpose of the Georgia Junior Bowl is to enhance student athletes recruiting exposure before their senior year and to aide in the their development academically, athletically and socially, according to the event's website.

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  • Carl Lawson 52             Milton High School             DE             6'3"             245
  • Carlos Burse 81             Alpharetta High School             WR             6'3"   
  • DeAndre Wise 62             Alpharetta High School             OC             6'1"             279
  • Joshua Dobbs 11             Alpharetta High School             QB             6'3"             190
  • Ryan Jenkins 15             Milton High School             CB             5'10"             159

Tickets are $10 per person online or $15 at the stadium.


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